Avionics Engineer, Sr. - Wichita, KS
The Avionics Engineer, Sr. is responsible for the design, development, testing, and implementation of avionics and electrical engineering projects. This is an experienced-level position with a supervisory role.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
- Works under only general direction. Independently determines and develops an approach to solutions.
- Work is reviewed upon completion for adequacy in meeting objectives.
- Communicates with organizational management regarding scheduling, risk, and cost factors relating to engineering issues.
- Communicates organizational needs, oversees employee performance, provides guidance, and support, and identifies development needs for the engineering department.
- Design/generate schematics, wiring diagrams, harness assembly, and electrical reports with the goal of performing on time and under budget.
- Liaison with avionics technicians to resolve installation issues and support systems checkout.
- Stays informed of new technologies, trends, and regulations in avionics and electrical engineering.
- Develop and implement new processes and design practices to improve quality, cycle time, and efficiency.
- Works to the criteria of design proposals, Customer Specifications, and requirements.
- Research design proposals, specifications, and requirements.
- Analyzes data and applies it to product designs.
- Supports team members and helps ensure that established goals and deadlines are met.
- Mentor and provide guidance to Avionics Engineers.
- Frequent inter-organizational and outside customer contacts.
- Represents the organization in providing solutions to difficult technical issues associated with specific projects.
- Keeps the Project Manager informed of the status and significant problems.
- Supports the quality management system and quality objectives.
- Assumes responsibility for establishing and maintaining effective communication, coordination, and working relationships with organization staff and management.
- Assumes responsibility for establishing and maintaining effective communication, coordination, and working relationships with customers, suppliers, and outside contacts.
- Progresses in job knowledge and skill required to bring added value to the organization.
- Assumes responsibility for related duties as required or assigned.
- Support avionics in software loading testing and troubleshooting of installed avionics and electrical systems for conformity.
- Holds Degree in Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE)
- Possesses 8+ years of experience as an Avionics Engineer, preferably with direct experience in avionics systems certification.
- Experience in CAD, AutoCAD, or its equivalent
Preferred Qualifications:
- Familiar with avionics system approval and certification (i.e. major/minor, 337, Supplemental Type Certificate (STC)).
- Avionics/Electrical Troubleshooting.
- Familiar with and/or prepared substantiation reports including EMI/RFI, Ground/Flight Test Plans, Ground/Flight Test Reports, Functional Hazard Analysis, Electrical Load Analysis, and System Safety Assessments.
- Proficient at producing high-quality designs to schedule and budget.
- Demonstrate proficient knowledge of regulatory requirements needed to certify aircraft designs.
Job Competencies:
- Superior understanding of Company operations and needs.
- General understanding of mechanical engineering and assembly principles.
- General understanding of FAA requirements.
- Able to prioritize projects and multitask.
- Adept at computer applications (Microsoft Office and engineering software).
- Proficient in AutoCAD.
- Good communication skills.
- Possess an advanced understanding of engineering concepts, practices, and procedures.
- Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand Standard English, including technical, and engineering-related vocabulary, for work correspondence and work products.
- Must be able to adhere to all established safety policies, processes, and procedures.